labor of love Project

The Six Star Labor of Love Project is designed to help one community member or family in genuine need of safe, reliable transportation. To ensure fairness and authenticity, all submissions must follow the guidelines below.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Write a Handwritten Letter

• • Limit to one (1) page.
  • Describe your current situation, your plan to improve it, and how this project would help.
  • Letter must be handwritten — not typed, printed, or emailed — to help preserve sincerity and authenticity.
  • Letter must include the person’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the Year/Make/Model of the related vehicle being submitted.
  • We understand that writing about personal circumstances can feel uncomfortable. The purpose of this letter is not to make anyone “beg” for help. It exists simply to help us understand each person’s situation, goals, and needs so that we can make the most thoughtful choice possible with our limited resources. Every story matters to us, and each letter will be treated with respect, empathy, and confidentiality.

2. Deliver Your Letter

• • Deliver your letter to:
    Six Star Automotive
    909 Hwy 2
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
    We are open Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–6:00pm
  • Letters must be dropped off in person, or placed in our drop box out front. Please do not mail or email your submission, they will be excluded from acceptance.

3. Submission Deadline

• • All letters must be received by Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, at 6:00pm.
  • Late submissions cannot be accepted.

4. Recipient Announcement

• • The selected Labor of Love Recipient will be announced on Monday, December 8th, 2025.
  • The announcement will be made via Six Star
  • Automotive’s Facebook page, Youtube Channel, and Website.
  • The recipient will also be notified directly by phone.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• • Letters must be submitted by the vehicle owner or an immediate family member residing in the same household.
  • Only one submission per household may be considered.
  • All personal information will remain confidential.
  • Submissions will not be returned, as they become part of the Labor of Love Project record.
  • Incomplete or anonymous letters cannot be accepted.

SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
While every story matters, Six Star Automotive will select a recipient based on the following general criteria:

• • Authenticity: Honest, heartfelt expression of current circumstances
  • Effort: A clear plan to use this “hand up” to improve one’s situation
  • Impact: How the repair would directly help the recipient regain stability, mobility, or opportunity

ELIGIBILITY AND HONESTY

• By participating, the Recipient acknowledges and vows that their testimony and statements are honest and truthful.
• Recipient must be a resident of Bonner County at the time of submission.
• Only one submission per household may be considered.
  

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

• Vehicle must be one that Six Star Automotive services under normal business operations (within standard year and make range).
• Vehicle must start and run reliably under its own power.
• Vehicle must not present safety hazards, excessive rust that prevents lifting, or damage that would make repairs impractical or unsafe.
• Vehicle must be registered and insured in the Recipient’s name or the name of an immediate family member residing in the same household.
• Vehicle must be in legal roadworthy status.

LOGISTICS AND COOPERATION

• Recipient must arrange transportation of the vehicle to Six Star Automotive and leave it in Six Star’s possession for a minimum of one week (or longer if additional time is required to complete the project).
• Recipient must be willing to provide all standard personal information that Six Star records on all other guests for normal business operations. Refusal to do so will disqualify them from the project.
• Recipient must be available for reasonable communication and scheduling coordination during the process.
• Recipient must sign a Liability and Consent Release prior to any work being performed.
• Recipient agrees that all work performed, and any associated photographs or documentation, may be used by Six Star Automotive for promotional, educational, or community purposes.
• Recipient understands that no monetary compensation will be offered in place of repair services.
• Six Star Automotive reserves the right to withdraw participation if the vehicle’s condition is found to be unsafe, excessively deteriorated, or misrepresented in the initial submission.

POST-REPAIR AND CONDUCT

• Recipient agrees to take reasonable care of the vehicle following repairs and understands that ongoing maintenance remains their responsibility.
• Recipient agrees not to sell or transfer ownership of the vehicle for a minimum of six months after project completion unless unavoidable circumstances arise.
• Recipient agrees to share their experience (written, photo, or brief video testimony) for use in future Labor of Love Project stories, helping inspire others in the community.
• Recipient acknowledges that all repair decisions, parts, and methods are at the sole discretion of Six Star Automotive, and no specific outcomes or additional services are guaranteed or implied.
• All parts and labor provided as part of the Labor of Love Project remain under the same warranty terms as any standard Six Star Automotive repair, except where explicitly noted otherwise.

The purpose of the Labor of Love Project is to restore safe, reliable operation of a community member’s vehicle in a focused, sustainable way. Repairs are limited to one of the following categories, as determined by Six Star Automotive:

Includes:

• Installation of one (1) complete set of four (4) “all-weather” mud-and-snow-rated tires in the vehicle’s original factory size
• Standard alignment service, provided no additional or complex suspension repairs or adjustments are required
• Tire balancing, mounting, and disposal of old tires

Excludes:

• Aftermarket wheels or non-OE tire sizes
• Road hazard protection, puncture coverage, or tire replacement beyond the initial installation
• Suspension or steering component replacement
• Four-wheel drive or electronic suspension diagnostics or repairs related to abnormal tire wear

Includes:

• Replacement of brake pads and rotors as needed to achieve safe, reliable stopping performance
• Replacement of calipers only if deemed necessary by Six Star Automotive based on inspection results
• Brake fluid bleed or flush only if deemed necessary by Six Star Automotive

Excludes:

• Electrical or complex diagnostic procedures
• Replacement of the master cylinder, ABS modulator assembly, or other electronic brake control components
• Replacement or fabrication of steel or rubber brake lines
• Parking brake system components (cables, switches, or actuator motors) unless required for safe brake operation
• Hydraulic or vacuum booster systems or related components

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Repairs are limited in scope to the areas listed above and will not extend to unrelated vehicle systems.
• All replacement parts will meet or exceed OEM specifications and will be selected at the sole discretion of Six Star Automotive.
• Additional repairs outside the project scope may be recommended but will not be covered by the Labor of Love Project.
• Any such repairs can be performed separately at the recipient’s discretion and expense.
• Repairs performed as part of the Labor of Love Project carry Six Star’s standard warranty coverage applicable to all customers (4 years/48,000 miles, unless otherwise specified).
• Six Star Automotive reserves the right to modify or decline repairs if unforeseen conditions make the vehicle unsafe or impractical to repair within the project’s intended scope.
• The Labor of Love Project holds no cash value and cannot be exchanged for monetary compensation or applied to other repairs.
• Repairs will be performed to restore safe, functional operation. Cosmetic concerns, comfort features, or non-essential accessories are excluded.
• All repair scope and parts selections are at the discretion of Six Star Automotive’s service team.